Copenhagen Pillow Crochet Along

Not too long ago,

I came across a blog called

Sew Well Maide.

I found all kinds of delightful

projects, tutorials and information there.

I think that's how I learned to add my signature to my posts.

Karen is one busy girl, and I like to see what she's up to.

She has joined in a Crochet Along,

hosted by

Lisa and Cubby House Crafts

and her sister

Jane at Sweet Cinnamon Stitches.

The free pattern they featured is for

the Copenhagen Pillow,

designed for Red Heart yarns by Yvonne Eijkenduijn.

{I cut and pasted her name.  She must be a good speller.}

Image from Red Heart

I know, I know, I know...

I barely even know how to crochet,

and I'm already working extra hours at my "real" job

and taking part in lots of other sew alongs!

But THIS...was...irresistible to me...

because I had actually already made my crocheted block

before I ever even knew about the sew along!

I checked with the crochet-along hosts,

and they are the best!  

They said it was fine to join in, even though I had a jump-start.

I used the recommended yarn,

Full O' Sheep from Stitch Nation,

choosing similar colors those featured in the pattern.

I added some brown, so the pillow will match our couch.

I showed the crocheted pillow block to my mom,

and somehow or another, I coaxed her into

pulling all of those loose tails through and clipping them away.

The.Worst.Part.

{What an awesome mom I have!!!}

Now I just need to stitch the crocheted block to my background 

and finish off the pillow backing. 

I happen to have the perfect fabric,

and I will use my very own free tutorial for a

Covered Zipper Pillow Backing!

Back of my Signature Pillow

So now you have three new blogs to check out!

Enjoy, and stop back soon!